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You may have heard of investment platforms (or master trusts or wrap accounts, which are two types of investment platforms). An investment platform is an administrative system for your investments. Platforms offer …
A reshaping of Australia’s financial landscape is underway, driven in large part by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) 2024 mandate to phase out bank hybrids by 2032. For decades, hybrids have …
Share markets are renowned for taking unexpected downturns and while history shows that markets eventually recover, this rebound in value can occasionally take time. Investors concerned about this risk might consider a …
Inflation is a slow force working against your financial goals. It can quietly erode the purchasing power of your money over time. While it’s tempting to see cash as a safe haven, …
Your super may be one of the biggest assets you’ll ever own – and for most of your working life, it works away in the background to grow your retirement savings. Annual …
You earn more money; you pay more tax. So far, so fair. But what’s not so fair happens when your wage rise bumps your earnings into a higher tax bracket, even though …
What’s actually changing and who it affects Known to some as the ‘$3 million super tax’, new legislation effective from 1 July 2026 will add an extra 15% tax on earnings attributable …
Investment Scams Investment opportunities that seem too good to be true, probably are. If you’re approached via unsolicited emails or calls from an investment company or financial adviser, it’s crucial that you …
While there are benefits in establishing an SMSF, running your own fund is complex and there are many things you have to consider, including: your investment strategy – setting it and sticking …
What are super fund fees? Super fund fees are the costs charged to manage your account and the investments your money is held in. They can cover running your account, managing investment …